Washington Central South West
Strong on schools, with lower house prices
Washington Central South West at a glance
- House prices
- £130,000
- Lower prices3rd percentile
- Schools
- 82nd percentile
- Strong
- Transport
- 35th percentile
- Middle
- Crime rate
- 49.4 per 1,000 residents
- Middle71st percentile
- Flood risk
- Under 0.1% of the area in flood zones
- Less flood-zone land6th percentile
Underlying data dates vary by measure.
How to read these figuresIs Washington Central South West a good place to live?
Washington Central South West may be a good fit for people who value stronger school performance and lower house prices. These headline measures are a starting point; check the specific home and the routes you would use.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Sunderland below.
Washington Central South West and nearby areas
| Area | Median sale price | Crime per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Central South West | £130,000 | 49.4 |
| Sandhill | £148,498 | 88.9 |
| Nelson | £113,075 | 287 |
Same sources and periods as the figures above. Each area has its own full guide.
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- Families who care about school performance
- Buyers looking for lower house prices
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Crime rate in Washington Central South West
Crime rate
- Crime rate
- 49.4 per 1,000 residents
- Percentile
- 71st percentile nationally
Recorded crime is relatively lower; higher percentiles indicate lower crime.
Recorded crimes and anti-social behaviour per 1,000 residents over the 12 months to August 2026. Higher crime percentiles indicate lower recorded crime. Busy centres can show high rates because crimes are counted where they happen but divided by the people who live there.
House prices in Washington Central South West
House prices
- Median sale price
- £130,000
- Percentile
- 3rd percentile nationally
House prices appear lower than many neighbourhoods nationally.
Median of 11 standard sales over the 12 months to August 2026, from HM Land Registry. Lower price percentiles indicate lower prices nationally. This is an area figure, not a valuation of a particular home.
Crime by type in Washington Central South West
Recorded crime by type
The largest recorded type in Washington Central South West is violence, sexual offences and weapons, at 22.8 per 1,000 residents: lower than Sunderland (32.2) and lower than England (35.9).
| Type | Washington Central South West | Sunderland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence, sexual offences and weapons | 22.8 | 32.2 | 35.9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9.1 | 12.6 | 10.7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6.1 | 10.4 | 6.8 |
| Public order | 6.1 | 6.9 | 6.6 |
| Burglary | 1.5 | 5.2 | 3.7 |
| Other crime | 1.5 | 3.8 | 2.2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1.5 | 3.9 | 5.3 |
| Theft, including shoplifting | 0.8 | 18.2 | 18.1 |
| Drugs | 0.0 | 1.9 | 3.4 |
| Robbery | 0.0 | 1.3 | 1.5 |
Recorded crime is not the same as personal risk. How to read crime figures for an area · Check another area
Schools in Washington Central South West
Schools
82nd percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger schools indicators nationally.
Flood risk in Washington Central South West
Flood risk
Under 0.1% of the area in flood zones 2 or 3
Land in Environment Agency river and sea flood zones 2 or 3. Zone 3, the higher-probability zone, covers under 0.1% of the area. That is the 6th percentile among neighbourhoods in England, where higher means more flood-zone land. Surface water is not included, and this is not an address-level assessment: check the flood map for the specific property.
Transport in Washington Central South West
Transport
35th percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger transport indicators nationally.
FAQs
Is Washington Central South West a good place to live?
Washington Central South West may be a good fit for people who value stronger school performance and lower house prices. These headline measures are a starting point; check the specific home and the routes you would use.
Is Washington Central South West safe?
Washington Central South West ranks in the 71st percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Washington Central South West?
The median sale price was £130,000 in the 12 months to August 2026. House prices are in the 3rd percentile nationally; lower percentiles indicate lower prices.
How are schools in Washington Central South West?
Schools rank in the 82nd percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Washington Central South West?
Nearby public profiles include Sandhill in Sunderland and Nelson in Great Yarmouth.
